What Comes in the Box With a Framed Poster

A direct answer on hanging kits, plus the details buyers usually discover only after the parcel is open and the wall is bare.

Auvrique Editorial · Fine Art Editions

The short answer

Auvrique does not currently offer Nola Hatterman editions, so there is no Hatterman framed poster to ship. As a general rule, framed posters from fine art printers do include a basic hanging kit, typically a wire or sawtooth hanger and one or two nails or hooks. Confirm the exact contents on the product page before ordering.

The Short Answer on Hanging Kits

Nola Hatterman editions are not currently available at Auvrique, so nothing is being shipped and no kit applies. That is the honest starting point, and it is worth stating plainly rather than burying under product talk. What can be answered is the underlying question, which is whether a framed poster arrives with the hardware needed to hang it. Most reputable printers include a basic kit. Expect a sawtooth hanger or a wire across the back, with a nail or hook or two in the box.

The variation is real, though, and a skeptical buyer is right to check. Some framers assume a professional installer and ship the frame bare. Others include adhesive strips instead of hardware, which will not hold a heavier framed piece. The reliable move is to read the product specification before paying, not the marketing copy around it. The same caution applies to any framed print, including pieces like La Rue du Soleil framed poster, where the listing states what is included.

Why Kits Go Missing and What to Check

The frustration behind this question is familiar. A frame arrives, the wall is marked, and the hardware is nowhere in the box. It happens for a few reasons. Small parts are packed loose and slip into packaging folds. Some kits are taped to the inside of the backing board and go unnoticed. And some sellers simply do not include one, on the assumption that anyone buying a framed print already owns a hook and a nail.

A short checklist prevents most of it. It takes two minutes and saves a second trip to the hardware store.

The weight of the piece matters more than the kit itself. A large framed poster can weigh several kilograms, and a single nail in plaster will fail regardless of what the manufacturer supplied. Anyone choosing between formats should read the comparison of canvas versus framed poster construction, because canvas pieces often hang differently and need different anchors entirely.

Before You Order

Read the product specification for an explicit mention of included mounting hardware.
Check whether the kit lists a sawtooth hanger, D-rings with wire, or adhesive strips.
Confirm the framed weight so you can match it to the right wall anchor.
Note the seller's policy on missing parts before the parcel is opened.

If the Kit Is Missing on Arrival

A missing kit is a fixable problem, not a defective product, and most sellers treat it that way. Photograph the opened packaging, contact support within the first day or two, and state plainly that the hardware listed on the product page did not arrive. Reputable sellers send replacements without argument. The refund and claims process for Auvrique Shipping Policy covers what to do if an order arrives incomplete.

Meanwhile, the wall does not have to wait. A sawtooth hanger costs very little at any hardware shop, and D-rings with picture wire take ten minutes to fit with a small drill. Neither damages the frame if fitted correctly. For anyone still deciding on a piece, the guide to judging print quality before buying covers the specification details worth checking, hardware included, before money changes hands.

The hardware is the cheapest part of a framed print and the most commonly forgotten.

Hardware	Best for	Watch out for
Sawtooth hanger	Small to medium frames on solid walls	Can slip on plaster without a proper anchor
D-rings with wire	Larger frames, easier levelling	Wire adds flex, so the frame can tilt
Adhesive strips	Light frames on smooth painted walls	Unreliable above a few kilograms or in humidity

Common hanging hardware and what it suits

Key takeaways

Auvrique does not currently sell Nola Hatterman editions, so no Hatterman framed poster or kit exists to ship.
Most framed posters from established printers include basic hanging hardware, but contents vary and should be confirmed on the listing.
Missing kits are usually a packing slip rather than a policy, and sellers generally replace them on request.
Frame weight matters more than the supplied kit when choosing wall anchors.

Related questions

Do framed prints usually include mounting hardware?

Most do. A typical inclusion is a sawtooth hanger or D-rings with wire, plus a nail or hook. Contents are not standardised across the industry, so the product specification is the only reliable source. If a listing is silent on hardware, ask the seller before ordering rather than assuming.

What should I do if my framed poster arrives without a hanging kit?

Photograph the opened packaging and contact the seller within a day or two, citing the product listing. Most sellers ship replacement hardware at no cost. If you need the wall hung immediately, a sawtooth hanger from any hardware shop is an inexpensive substitute that fits most frames.

Can I hang a framed poster without nails at all?

Yes, within limits. Adhesive hooks and strips work for light frames on smooth, painted walls. A framed poster above roughly two kilograms, or any frame on textured plaster, needs a mechanical anchor. Adhesive failures are the most common cause of dropped frames, so match the fixings to the weight.

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